Code 46

Name: Code 46
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2003-09-02
Cast: Tim Robbins, Samantha Morton, Nabil Elouahabi, Om Puri, Emil Marwa

2003 | 93 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Minority Report, start here.
The mood: Tense, mind-bending.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year